Rights of New York Holdover Tenant?

A landlord does not have the right to employ self help to evict a tenant. Your client can start an illegal lockout case against the landlord in...

What should I do because my former landlord won't agree on a payment plan with me so we can settle my debt?

You may have various defenses to the lawsuit against you. Additionally, you should ask for a counter offer from the landlord and see how far apart...

Do I have to moved by law

Depending on whether or not your premises is regulated, you may have succession rights. Even if you do not have succession rights, your landlord...

Can my landlord evict my family for having an emotional support animal?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act and the NYC Administrative Code your wife is allowed to have her ESA dog reside in...

Can a landlord charge late fees after accepting rental payment

It is imperative that you immediately go to court and file an anser to the petition. The court clerk will give you a court date at which you will...

Do I have to let the contractors in my apartment that are making HUGE renovations for the management company?

It appears that your landlord is harassing you in an attempt to force you out of your rent stabilized apartment. Additionally, the landlord's...

Does bankruptcy include taxes you owe the It's?

As a general rule, with some exceptions, taxes are not dischargable in a Nankruptcy proceeding.

Can I ask for more time to prepare an answer for a nonpayment petition?

Yo should timely submit your answer so as to obyain an initial court date and avoid default. Thereafter, pursuant to law you have 20 days to serve...

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If the original court documents gave the wrong apartment number that would most probably be grounds for eviction. If only the order to show cause...

Can anything be done to a tenant who is selling business, but posting false information?

In most commercial leases there is a clause which will allow you as landlord to reject the proposed assignment for a valid reason. Fraud and...